L L E N G E S &

CH A
BARRIERS OF INCLUSIO
N

By Cheiza Pearl M. Jongaya

CONTENTS
1 Introduction

2 Challenges & Barriers of Inclusion

3 Conclusion
 INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION?
Inclusive Education, also known as INCLUSION is an education for everyone. It is a
teaching model whereby all students, regardless of their ability, learn together in
one environment. In the Philippines, the country has been working on implementing
various programs and initiatives to support inclusive education. The country has
made significant progress towards inclusive education in the recent years,
however, there are still a lot of work to be done. There may be progress in
implementing inclusive education yet there there are still challenges and barriers
that hinders the whole advancement of inclusive education.
WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS OF INCLUSION IN THE PH?

views on the
appreciation teacher inadequate
and value of training funds
inclusion

schools social
as exclusion and
barriers discrimination
 VIEWS ON APPRECIATION
AND VALUE OF INCLUSION

the mindset in terms of what is inclusion and why is it

important is the key challenge in the implementation of
inclusive education. inclusive education seemed to be
novel, new and a field that is not fully understood by
others.
TEACHER TRAINING
the teachers who are not
specializing in special
education are not equipped
with the knowledge and skills
that are required for them to
provide inclusive education
instructions and inclusive
classrooms.
 INADEQUATE FUNDS

Implementing The Philippines have practices,

materials, and facilities that are
inclusive education
not inclusive so funds are needed
requires an overhaul
if the country wants to have a
of the education successful implementation of
system. inclusive education.
 SCHOOLS AS BARRIERS
ADMISSION ACCESSIBILITY MATERIALS AND
PROBLEMS TECHNOLOGY

some local schools do most school buildings don’t lack of learning

not grant admission respond properly to the
requirement of the
materials can hinder
with learners with
students with disabilities. the inclusive
special needs and
some schools only
the students with special education for non-
needs can’t access the
accept students with school because of its
disabled and
only mild disabilities. buildings or location. disabled students.
SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND DISCRIMINATION WRONG IDEAS

Disabled people are socially

ostracized by non-disabled people SOCIAL
EXCLUSION AND
due to established beliefs that DISCRIMINATION
educating the disabled is senseless
and futile.
CONCLUSION

Inclusive Education is one of the most critical steps in

creating a more just and equitable society. By solving
each problem that hinders the progress of inclusive
education in the Philippines, schools and teachers can
provide the learners with and without disabilities an
opportunity to learn, grow and be themselves. Setting
them up to become independent and responsible
individuals in the future.
THANK
YOU
CHEIZA PEARL M. JONGAYA
BSED ENGLISH 2-A